Monday, June 22, 2009

Well, have you heard the expression ~ who do you think you are Mrs. Astor? Well, this is THE MRS. Astor's home in Newport. Yes, the!!! The homes in this place are unbelievable...The Vanderbilt's who had The Marble House and then the other Vanderbilt's that had to outdo the other Vanderbilt and build the Breakers...they are unbelievable...Check them out online...The Breakers is the first home with electricity throughout and they had gold on the walls, real gold, marble tubs that were so huge and solid marble it took filling them 4 times and letting the water out to warm them up...Can you imagine?

The stories were unreal. They told stories of the servants childrens looking through peep holes to watch the dances that might not even start until midnight. You were definitely the whose who to attend the party. At least third generation money at least a million in your pocket...Belmont, Duke, Vanderbilt, Astor, on and on...they only visited these houses for 2 months of the year. Most of these are called their cottages.

I walked and thought how could one think this is okay? The money spent then to build these and the absolute not really a home. I think of the children, the furniture was so unliveable..so uncomfortable..so not a home. I heard the words of one of the Vanderbilt daughters...something like I remember the day I discovered I was an heiress. It was the saddest day of my life. How will I know anybody ever loves me? Well, she did meet someone, but ...a child having these thoughts isn't a nice thought.

I did enjoy the tour of the Beechwood that is shown in the pic...they had actors dressed up like the servants, the children and it was like we were attending a party the next evening. It was fun! I recommend you visit if you visit Newport.

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DEBBIE COVINGTON

I have been married for over 33 years to my hubby, Kenny and we are the proud parents of Sadie,Cassie, and Pepper(our rescue). The two dogs in the picture with me are our last babies, Annie and JJ! We love to travel! I have worked in women's ministry for the past ten years and love spending time together in ministry. I love to study the Word and share about what God is busy doing in the world today!! I love to watch for His hand in my life and in others.

Presently, I spend lots of time with family. Watching baseball games with my dad while the nephews play. Traveling a little with my mom and spending the rest of the time with friends and family. I have picked up my hobbies of photography, cross-stitching, reading, and trying to draw...Trying is the big word! Enjoying life is my aim spent in nature.